161 Natural Undead (2/2)
In a sense, there were quite a few similarities between Harloys and Suana. Not only did they come to birth as Elven princesses, they both suffered the betrayal of their most trusted people and Gods, and their demises were also equally tragic --- the sacrifice of war.
Ironically, the fellow Elven gods who were once supreme and ascendant, had created a godlike enemy like Harloys, as the undeads had more than enough time to investigate the truth, when everything was revealed under the sun it would be feared that even Suana would arise as the next godlike enemy.
Nevertheless, it had been a tradition for the Elves and Elven Gods to dig holes for themselves and jumped into them [1]. The typical examples was none other than the golden Elves and Lorci, who had both triggered the extreme transition of the Elves from riches to rags. And this time, if the fellow Elven gods had turned into Gods of Chaos, Lorci’s actions, who was notorious for being incredibly vindictive, was indeed something to be anticipated.
Back to the story, even though the Humans had been gathering up for a final, defensive stand, with Maple city as the heavily fortified core zone, it would be futile to stop the group of a legendary warrior, a golden archer, and a natural undead Elf.
”Ah. Mr. Skeleton is not here. Sister Elisa, how did you come back?”
Annie gave a sigh of evident disappointment, not only because Roland was absent, but mainly due to the return of Elisa. This false intimacy had Elisa stunned, with her eyebrows flickering. What did Annie mean, to ask about her boyfriend as soon as meeting her? Besides, was it like the previous fight they had never happened?
”I thought you would first ask about Adam and the others, they were here a couple days ago.”
”For sure I know about stepfather and Sister Margaret, I am always in touch with them. By the way, didn’t stepfather tell you that I’m coming?”
”Adam, a bastard as always…”
Suddenly, the picture of that man giving his big middle finger, like he always did, flashed across my mind, his face filled with the watching-for-fun smile --- ”I did what I could, don’t thank me”
”Alright, I certainly welcome all of you, but as you can see, I am too busy to entertain you. Pardon me for any offense.”
Outwardly, Elisa said so, but her lips deliberately uttered a ”soft” grumble.
”An Underworld Autarch, an Underworld Beastking, sneaking out just like this? They are both very much adults, but simply ran away from their posts without letting anyone know, don’t they know the severity of that?”
Obviously, judging from her past experience, Elisa believed that these two people were not here for business, most likely, they were just annoyed of their work and ran out from their houses after shaking off their entourages.
Unexpectedly, an embarrassed expression was not seen, instead, a triumphant smile was hanging on Annie’s face.
”We are coming for real business this time, by the way, still remember the manifesto ”the Underworld people have the right to sunlight too”? We are coming for this!”
”So, going to war?”
This was the first response of Elisa upon hearing this sentence, the call for ”the right to sunlight”, wasn’t this about the invasion of Underworld alliance army mentioned in the Roland’s prophecy?
Considering the situation where Roland was still in East Mist, to battle against two sides was absolutely impossible, Elisa’s expression immediately turned grim and unpleasant.
But luckily, Anya intervened in time to prevent the atmosphere from getting worse.
”Most of the Beastman warchiefs had requested to form an alliance for an invasion, but we are still assessing the possibility of concession.”
”Concession?”
”Yes, either purchase or rent. Lands without owners are good as well. This is the will of Emperor Roland, the most imperative part of it, is to form a delegation to contact the possible buyers, and we are the frontline of the delegation.”
Perhaps there was such a possibility, Suana did not talk any further after nodding her head. Nevertheless, the banshee who had been constrained since her entry, broke out of her silence.
”Roland? Are you referring to the legendary holy knight, Emperor Roland?”
”You are?”
At first, Elisa supposed she was a random banshee coming from the Sulphur Mountain City, but now it didn’t seem so, as the banshee was a high-rank undead, and a natural one was even rarer, could she be the envoy from Xiluo?
”I’m Suana, Suana Newleaf.”
This name was the recent headlines, and was also the fuse of the war, Elisa definitely knew about it.
She was first astounded by that, but recalling something later, she nodded her head, smiling.
”...This is indeed interesting. Perhaps the cunning Lorci would be pleased by your arrival. Oops, I was impolite for not answering the question of your highness. Yes, we were talking about Roland, the Roland who was a holy knight three hundred years ago.”
”Please don’t call me princess… Now I’m no longer a royal member of the Tassel Kingdom, not to mention an Elven princess.”
Gazing at the dejected Suana, Elisa was about to say something, suddenly the guard outside the gate, barged in with an excited look, like he had some important news to report.
”Lord Elisa, our reinforcements have finally arrived!” (To be continued)
[1] TL Note: In Chinese, ”挖坑自己跳 - Dig hole for oneself and jump into it” means asking for trouble)